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Paper Birch is a striking medium to large tree with a mahogany papery bark when young, developing into white when the tree matures. Grows into an elegant pyramidal shape, given space. Attractive yellow foliage in the autumn. It was introduced from North America in 1750, the native Americans used the bark, which is very waterproof, for canoes and teepee covers and is sometimes called ‘Canoe Birch’
Betula papyrifera
Common name: Paper Birch.
Native: North America.
Provenance: Canada
Size and spread (10 years): 12m x 4m
Treatment required: Requires pre chill.
Germinal seeds / kg: c. 888,800
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Most soils.
Planting instructions: prefers well drained soils
Mature height: 20m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Size | Mini Seed Pack (approx 50 seeds), Seed pack (approx 6000 seed) |
| Genus | Betula |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | bark |
| Requires | damp |
| Native | yes |
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